Casanova von Hof Z

Info & Story

Lovely compact gelding with lots of power. He shows a beautiful free jump and is now starting to work.

Basic data

Name: Casanova Von Hof Z

Sex: Gelding

Date of Birth: 2020.06.24

Breed/Studbook: Zangersheide

Place of Birth: CH

Breeder: Josef Hellmüller

Coat: Grey

Genetics

Sire Line

His sire HRH Colombardo was a promotion finalist at the age of 4, 5 and 6. At the age of 6, he was already being used successfully in MII competitions by the young rider Chiara Herzog.

His sire Calando II and his offspring are among the best sires in Switzerland, by Cor de la Bryère.

However, this stallion is characterized by the unique performance pedigree in his dam line. Lombarda II, achieved success at advanced level in Germany under Alois Pollmann-Schweckhorst. In Switzerland, she achieved several SI and SII placings as well as victories in Puissances and Six Barres jumping competitions with final heights of over 2 meters. Her first foal was born in Germany, by the thoroughbred Grundyman XX and was later classified in show jumping up to advanced (Sb) level. Two of her foals, Cassily (by Cassini) and Alcagrund (by Alcatraz), became spectacular show jumpers and were successful up to the highest level. Numerous outstanding show jumpers have emerged from the same line, which is cultivated with the greatest attention at Pollmann-Schweckhorst Stud, including the internationally successful Eurocommerce Berlin under Wim Schroeder.

Tafina also produced Lorina GZ with the same sire (Lombard), Swiss Elite Champion in 2002 under Daniel Etter, and achieved several international placings under him. A mating with Lord resulted in the licensed stallion Locarno GZ, who was purchased by Princess Haya of Jordan.

Dam Line

On the dam side, Cassini II, the younger full brother of Cassini I, was approved in Holstein in 1996 with a high jumping index. Unfortunately he was injured when young and did not compete in sport although is now sought after as a sire due to his quality and talented offspring.

Capitol I is the best known name in Holsteins show jumping breeding. Never having competed himself, he sired many outstanding international sport horses and breeding stallions.

Wisma is by Caletto II who was awarded Champion of his year when he was licensed in Holstein. Caletto II, one of the best sons of Cor de la Bryere has been a significant influence in jumping breeding even though he only stood for 4 years. Wisma also produced the young Holsteiner Verband stallion Clarimo (by Clearway) along with a full sister to Cassini I & II who has produced the licensed stallion Lovari, by Lasino). Another daughter of Wisma, Mira (by Lansing) is the dam of the licensed stallion Cassaro.

The granddam, Comtessa II (BB Comtessa), was herself a 160 jumper, that has only three registered offspring. Being the most impressive Crescendo 43 (by Casall), who is currently competing successfully Grand Prix in Dressage.

Lord, sired by Ladykiller xx, was himself a successful 3-day horse, having competed up to 140 CIC3*.

Career

This horse hasn't started competition yet.